From the Editor – October 2026
The ginkgo nuts are raining down on Gwangju’s sidewalks, and still on the trees, the ginkgo leaves are thinking about turning to their distinct golden-yellow hue. The nights are providing … Read More
Table of Contents – October 2026
FEATURE HUMAN RIGHTS HISTORY & TRADITION KOREA IN FOCUS TRAVEL & DISCOVERY COMMUNITY OUR PLANET SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CULTURE & THE ARTS FOOD & BEVERAGE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A Cozy Autumn Coffee Break at Essenza Coffee
By Dhivyaa S. P. || Some cafés just feel right for autumn. Warm wood, soft light, a quiet corner, and a good cup of coffee. Essenza Coffee in Duam-dong, Gwangju, … Read More
Photo of the Month – October 2026
Echoes of Ancient Korea A Korean Buddhist temple chime hangs beneath the ornate eaves, carrying centuries of tradition beneath the endless sky. Its graceful form reflects a quiet harmony between … Read More
Special City News – October 2026
The Yeosu-Suncheon 10.19 Incident Remembered A joint memorial ceremony for the 78th anniversary of the Yeosu-Suncheon 10.19 Incident will be held in Suncheon on October 19. In September, the Jeonnam-Gwangju … Read More
Hangeul: Korea’s Alphabet, Designed for All
By David Shaffer || For anyone who has recently arrived in Korea, the Korean alphabet, Hangeul (한글), can seem at once familiar and mysterious. The letters are unlike the Roman … Read More
Romanizing Hangeul: Towards a System Korean Speakers Can Read Back
By Shin Gyeonggu || Most visitors meet the Korean language first through Roman letters: on road signs, subway maps, and bus stops. How we write Korean in the Latin alphabet … Read More
From Gwangju to Bangkok: Reflections on Peace Festival Week 2026 at Mahidol University
By Shin Gyonggu || A Regional Hub for Human Rights Education Mahidol University, founded in 1888, is one of Thailand’s leading research universities. It is internationally recognized for its strengths … Read More